Mother Teresa’s Canonisation

Mother Teresa – An Inspiration to All

She was given the birth name as Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu (gonxhe means “rosebud” or “little flower” in Albanian) and was born on 26 August 1910. In her early years, she was always fascinated with the missionaries and their selfless service provided to the unfortunate in Bengal. By the young age of 12, she resolved to commit herself to a religious life.

To commemorate Mother Teresa’s canonisation, we present a video highlighting some moments of her visits to Singapore and how she has touched us all.

Missionaries of Charity

The Missionaries of Charity is a religious congregation established in 1950 by Mother Teresa. By the year 2012, The Missionaries of Charity consisted of over 4,500 religious sisters, who designate their affiliation using the order’s initials, “M.C.” at the end of their names. Members must adhere to the 4 vows of chastity, poverty, obedience and to give “wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor.”

The Missionaries of Charity provide a wide range of care and support to refugees, former prostitutes, the mentally ill, sick & abandoned children, lepers, people with AIDS and the aged. In Kolkata (Calcutta) alone, they operate 19 homes for women, orphaned children, and the dying; an AIDS hospice, a school for street children, and a leper colony. These services are freely provided to people regardless of religion or social status.

“Gift of Love” Home in Singapore

Mother Teresa came to Singapore in January 1987. Her Sisters would in time move out of their smaller Irving Road quarters, known as the Madonna Home, into their Ponggol Home.

The Missionaries of Charity’s “Gift of Love” Home for the aged sick and destitute, managed by the MC Sisters, relies heavily on volunteers to cook, bathe and help the residents in many other ways. Social, recreational and keep-fit activities are organized for the elderly of both Homes regularly. If you have time and would like to volunteer at the home please contact them: